Gout is not a pretty subject, and It can be debilitating to those who suffer from it, so I did a little homework to find out why it appears and what you can do to get rid of it.

Gout appears to come on suddenly, often in the form of a painfully swollen big toe or lower body joint. In reality however, it’s the end result of a process that’s been taking place in your body for a while.

Gout is the result of excess uric acid in the body, a condition called hyperuricemia…. [Read More]

Avocados are one of the few fruits (yes it is a fruit) that come loaded with fat and calories. And yes, they can make you fat if you eat too many of them. The trick is to eat them in moderation as they are chock full of nutrients and contain the “good” kind of fat that your body needs.

About Avocados

You may be surprised to find out, that a whole avocado has 227 calories and 21 grams of fat. That’s why the recommended serving size is roughly one-fifth of a fruit, or 30 grams. At this amount, you’ll consume a more-reasonable 50 calories and 4.6 fat grams. The good news is that avocados are sources of fibre, potassium and niacin as well as vitamins E and B-6…. [Read More]

As I mentioned previously, research shows that people who make health changes to feel good follow through more often than those who make changes to look good. Plus, when you don’t reach your look-great goals as quickly as you’d like, you get discouraged. Regular victories are vital to wanting to stick with anything. So by resolving to perform a certain action — rather than get a certain result — you’ll get a little high each and every time you follow through…. [Read More]

Studies show that 80 percent of Australians ditch their vows by the end of January.

The typically made (and broken) ones — lose 5 kilos, drop a dress size, exercise more– don’t keep you motivated over the long term. Why? They’re external ( more focused on guilt and how you want others to see you than on having fun and feeling healthier)…. [Read More]

The DirksHealth Beach Body 4 Week Weight Loss Program is a natural, effective, and simple method for ANYONE to finally lose weight, burn fat, and get in shape?

I understand it’s hard to get motivated to start dieting because of all the fears typically associated with diets.

The Beach Body Weight Loss program is specially designed to eliminate those fears, not only by making each meal a pleasure to eat, but also by configuring the program so you can eat 3-5 delicious meals a day regularly. The best part about this program is I walk through each day step by step so your not doing it alone.

I will give you the support and education you need to improve your health and vitality, one day at a time…. [Read More]